IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi ‒ Sant’Ambrogio (OGSA) is a state‑of‑the‑art teaching, research and clinical hospital located in Milan, in the MIND (Milano Innovation District) area. It is part of Gruppo San Donato. The hospital is the fusion of two institutions with strong reputations: the former Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi (leading in orthopaedics & neurosurgery) and the Istituto Clinico Sant’Ambrogio (noted for cardiovascular care and bariatric surgery).
The status “IRCCS” (Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico) means it is recognised by the Italian Ministry of Health for both its healthcare delivery and its research activities, particularly for diseases of the locomotor apparatus (musculoskeletal system).
Number of beds: approximately 560–600 beds. Some sources say ~560.
Outpatient clinics: over 120 dedicated ambulatory/outpatient clinic units.
Number of operating theatres / ORs and specialised rooms: The design includes multiple operative blocks, day surgery, intensive therapy and diagnostic rooms. For example, 16 operating theatres grouped in two OR blocks, additional rooms for electrophysiology, hemodynamics, etc.
Sustainability & design features: The building is designed with advanced functionality and environmental sustainability in mind. Large windows, outdoor terraces around patient floors, integrated shading systems, energy‑saving systems, and designed for high comfort.
LEED Gold V4 certification: Registered/candidate for LEED Gold for sustainability.
Awards: Winner of the CNETO Award 2019 for Best Project.
Hospital Awards
CNETO Award 2019 – Best Project for its architecture, sustainability, and integration of research, education and healthcare.
In Sole 24 Ore’s 2024 ranking, it is placed first among large Italian hospitals in terms of “attrattività” (attractiveness) — combining quality & complexity of care, and ability to attract patients from outside the region.
Available Specialities in IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi- Sant’Ambrogio
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